Find out how popular the last name Sudler is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sudler.

Sudler, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sudler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sudler in America

Sudler is the 34758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sudler surname appeared 650 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sudler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sudler to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sudler

The surname Sudler originates from England, appearing as early as the 13th century. It is believed to be an occupational name derived from the Old English word "sudlere," meaning a saddler or maker of saddles and harnesses. The name likely emerged from regions where saddlery was a prominent trade, such as towns and villages near major trade routes or centers of horse breeding and equestrian activities.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a William le Sudlere from Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name was already established in various parts of England by that time. Other early spellings include Sudler, Sudlour, and Sydler, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

The Sudler name appears in several historical documents and records over the centuries. For instance, in the 1379 Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire, there is a mention of a John Sudler. The Subsidy Rolls of 1524 for Nottinghamshire list a Robert Sudler, indicating the name's continued presence across different counties.

Notable individuals bearing the Sudler surname include William Sudler (1555-1633), an English clergyman who served as the Archdeacon of Taunton from 1613 until his death. Another prominent figure was John Sudler (1634-1692), a merchant and politician who served as the Mayor of Nottingham in 1677.

In the 18th century, Thomas Sudler (1717-1783) was a well-known English lawyer and judge who served as the Recorder of Chester from 1760 until his death. His contemporary, Samuel Sudler (1728-1795), was a respected physician and author who published several medical treatises.

During the 19th century, the Sudler name gained recognition through individuals like William Sudler (1825-1891), a successful industrialist and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands.

Over the centuries, variations of the name have been found in different regions, often reflecting local dialects or other influences. For example, the spelling Sidler was more common in some areas, while Saddler and Sadler were alternative forms that emerged due to the occupational association with saddlery.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sudler

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sudler.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sudler was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sudler has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sudler was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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